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Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Rangers FC
Wed 23 Jan 2019 · 19:45 UTC Rugby Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Bachmann 12' Y
Daniel Bachmann 18' Y
Y 33' Gareth McAuley
Y 50' Alfredo Morelos
Aaron Tshibola 70' Y
Eamonn Brophy 73' Y
Gary Dicker 88' Y
Alan Power 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee David Munro
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Ralph Gordon

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

5
2
16
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 3.1 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2018-10-31 Rangers FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Rangers FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
22 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 1–1 D
15 Dec Dundee FC H 3–1 W
08 Dec Celtic FC A 1–5 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Kilmarnock FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Celtic FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
23 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
19 Dec Hibernian FC A 0–0 D
16 Dec Hamilton Academical FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Rangers FC
#11 Position #2
28 Points 69
33 Played 33
6 / 10 / 17 W / D / L 19 / 12 / 2
37 Scored 66
65 Conceded 31
-28 GD +35
0.85 PPG 2.09
18% Win % 58%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Rangers FC get us underway at Rugby Park.
  • 5' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 12' Jermain Defoe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 12 minutes.
  • 12' Daniel Bachmann has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
  • 17' Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 18' Poor challenge from Daniel Bachmann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 22' Eamonn Brophy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
  • 27' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Gareth McAuley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 38' It looks surprising Rangers FC does not make any changes. Kyle Lafferty has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 48' Candeias is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alfredo Morelos.
  • 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 65' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 66' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Jordan Jones! He fires home on 66 to make it 2-1!
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Tshibola argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 70' The whistle greets Steven Davis as he departs to be replaced by Candeias.
  • 73' Eamonn Brophy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
  • 78' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Jermain Defoe is replaced by Kyle Lafferty.
  • 84' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 402 games and scored 785 goals.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Gary Dicker gets a Yellow card.
  • 89' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 89 minute. Eamonn Brophy leaves to be changed by Kirk Broadfoot.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alan Power argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Mikael Ndjoli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Jones at the 90 minute mark.
  • Kilmarnock FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Clarke

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfredo Morelos 7
James Tavernier 4
Cyriel Dessers 4
Eamonn Brophy 3
Connor Goldson 3
Ryan Kent 2
Tom Lawrence 2
Joe Wright 2

Head to Head

2019-01-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2018-10-31 Rangers FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2019-01-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Rangers FC W 2018-12-29 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W 2018-12-26 Motherwell FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2018-12-22 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2018-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Dundee FC W 2018-12-08 Celtic FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC L

Rangers FC Form

2019-01-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Rangers FC L 2018-12-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC W 2018-12-26 Rangers FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2018-12-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Rangers FC W 2018-12-19 Hibernian FC 0–0 Rangers FC D 2018-12-16 Rangers FC 1–0 Hamilton Academical FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC 76% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC34% Draw24% Rangers FC42%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rangers FC
66%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC21% Draw42% Rangers FC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 14% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 21% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.